Ringwald claimed Weinstein had over-sexualised her role in the 1990 film Strike It Rich - which co-starred Lindsay.

She implied the Brit actor protected her from Weinstein's advances.

Molly told the New Yorker, that her close relationship with Lindsay, 67, made it difficult for the Hollywood mogul to pursue her.

Harvey Weinstein is expelled from the Oscars Academy following accusations of sexual harassment and rape

And the My Family star has tweeted that he believes the clash ended his film career.

He wrote: "Yes she's right and because I confronted him he basically halted my film career.

"When I confronted him little did I know the impact on my career. Having been cast in Shakespeare In Love he told the director NO Lindsay."

Robert's claims come after Game Of Thrones actress is the latest Hollywood star to reveal she was subject to sexual advances from the producer.

Lena Headey said she felt "powerless" after Weinstein made sexual advances towards her.

She claimed he was "furious" after she blocked him and he ordered her not to tell anyone about what had happened.

The mounting allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and even rape broke out against Weinstein after the New York Times published a bombshell investigation containing a wealth of accusations which dated back to 1990.